Emerald Spring

Anyone who knows me, knows I love funky pants. I am so glad that this trend hasn't died yet. Wide leg, highwaisted, printed, tailored, whatever. I think a well fitted pant can be sexier than a short dress. So when I remembered I had these emerald (Pantone's color of the year!) H&M trousers in my closet from last year, I wanted to reinvent them with a touch of vintage! 

I scored this Vintage Armani silk top for $3 while thrifting at my hidden gem ;)

Trench: Zara

Shirt: Georgio Armani

Necklace: F21

Pants: H&M

Snakeskin Belt: Vintage

Shoes: H by Halston

Bag: Badgley Mischka

Watch: Michael Kors

No Gray Area

I can't think of an easier to wear trend for 2013 than the ever classic contrast of noir and blanc duo. 

I have a feeling I will be basically living in this color combo for a few months for a number of reasons. Black and white make a serious statement when worn together, they offer an easy option for color blocking the two, and when in doubt we turn to black anyway so why not brighten it up with a little white? 

Remember you can always keep your black and whites monochromatic to avoid going full zebra. Stick to a head to toe of one color then add a pop of the other with shoes, a scarf, or jewelry. As always, don't be afraid to continue to mix prints and patterns in B&W. My personal favorite mix and match combos are polka dots, florals, and stripes! One more tip I think is key in achieving une tenue chic is the use of sharp lines and good tailoring. Pair straight cut trousers with a sheer top or a well fitting blazer over a long flowy maxi to up your chic factor.

Short Work Day

After countless hours of watching the shows in New York, forecasting the trends, and selecting my favorite to emulate in the coming season, I had to choose a favorite trend. Enter the short suit. This daughter of the power suit and the cousin of last season's romper, isn't all work and no play. Mara Hoffman keeps it beachy and simple with a board short. Wear with casual loafers or sneakers for a fun and carefree style (Tory Burch SS13), pointy toe heels and skinny tie (J.Crew) or go totally Cher in Clueless in plaid and bright orange heels! 

AS-IF you needed another reason to jump on the suit trend, this look an be done so easily in head to toe (knee cap?) VINTAGE! Don't have a matching vintage blazer and shorts? Whichever you do have, say it be the vintage blazer, pick a color in it and pair with a solid color pair of shorts in the same shade. Stick with the same fabric since you want it to look more like a set then your own pairing.

All photos can be found on Style.com